Shlomi Lavi /
Jan 30, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - AutoCAD or ElectroPlan?
AutoCAD is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ElectroPlan, and ElectroPlan is rated higher (82/100) than AutoCAD (79/100). AutoCAD offers users more features (3) than ElectroPlan (2).
Looking for the right Architecture and CAD solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
Autodesk Vs. ElectroPlan
Autodesk: For more than 30 years, Autodesk software has helped designers, engineers, visual artists, students and makers imagine, design and create a better world. Advances in accessible 3D design and fabrication technology are disrupting the design, engineering and entertainment professions as we know them. As a result, Autodesk is expanding beyond our desi...
ElectroPlan: The ElectroPlan software system was created to provide a newly formed electrical installation business with a rapid development environment for the creation, costing, and documentation of electrical plans.
The owner of that business and a software developer worked together to develop the system from a user’s perspective so that the features incl...
Who is more expensive? AutoCAD or ElectroPlan?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Architecture and CAD software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for AutoCAD and ElectroPlan.
AutoCAD price starts at $1,865 per year , On a scale between 1 to 10 AutoCAD is rated 10, which is much higher than the average cost of Architecture and CAD software. ElectroPlan price starts at $40 per month , When comparing ElectroPlan to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Architecture and CAD software cost.
Bottom line: AutoCAD is more expensive than ElectroPlan.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared AutoCAD Vs. ElectroPlan based on some of the most important and required Architecture and CAD features.
AutoCAD: Basic Reports, Data Import/Export, Online Customer Support.
ElectroPlan: Project Management, Contact Management.
Target customer size
AutoCAD 2015 is specifically designed to help designers, architects, media and entertainment professionals and engineers. and ElectroPlan's target customer size include: SMBs.